Subaru Forester Service Bulletins
1,766 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 19, 2021•Document ID: 10186388Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 18-204-21
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide a description of current changes to Service Manuals available via the Subaru Technical Information System (STIS) web site.
Associated Products (9)Associated Documents - January 18, 2021•Document ID: 10186416Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPOWER TRAIN
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 16-132-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides updated diagnostic procedures to follow and a brief questionnaire to complete when diagnosing an alleged chain slip condition on the TR580 and TR690 model CVT transmissions.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-299-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change made to the outer hinge cover on the driverâs 10-way adjustable power seats.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 15, 2021•Document ID: 10186382Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-182-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides details regarding the cause of a whining-type sound customers may have concern about when operating their power door locks (lock and/or unlock).
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 15, 2021•Document ID: 10186381Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-300-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces design changes made to the trim cover for the rear gate PRG control switches located on the bottom of the rear gate inner trim panel.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186374Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subarunet Announ
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. is initiating a service program to replace the power rear gate electronic control unit (ECU) in certain 2019 model year Forester vehicles.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186426Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-257-19R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides insight in response to both customer and retailer feedback resulting from the use of OBD-II port connected devices.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186391Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-219-18R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides information related to error code 202 and/or 204 generated during the Gen 2 Telematics subscription process. This bulletin is applicable to all 2019-2021MY vehicles equipped with a Gen. 2 Telematics System.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-195-16R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides important information regarding diagnosis and replacement of the STARLINK Telematics Data Communication Module (DCM). This update is applicable to all models equipped with a STARLINK Telematics System.
Associated Products (7)Associated Documents - January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186380Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-265-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides an overview and basic instructions for use of the âDestination to Vehicleâ feature of the Gen 2 Telematics system.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - January 14, 2021•Document ID: 10186379Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-266-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides helpful procedures and best practices to utilize when customers present with concerns relating to the operation of their Gen 2 Telematics system equipped Subaru.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-267-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides information related to the telematics system's Automatic Collision Notification (ACN) and Advanced Automatic Collision Notification (AACN) feature operation, diagnostic tips, and best practices.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-242-19R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin has been developed for use as a quick reference tool to aid in diagnosing operational concerns of the Gen 2 Telematics system's remote access features.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 03-82-18R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin announces a design change to the clutch release bearing.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 12-203-16R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis bulletin provides a procedure to address customer concerns of a squeaking sound originating from where the front seat belt buckle assembly attaches to the seat frame.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 15-236-18R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryReprogramming File Availability for Optimization of Harman Gen 3.1 and Gen 3.1α Audio and Navigation Head Units.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- WRJ-20R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the power rear gate electronic control unit (ECU) in certain 2019 model year Forester vehicles.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 5, 2021•Document ID: 10186299Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- Subarunet Announ
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryIn the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is initiating a service program to replace the power rear gate electronic control unit (ECU) in certain 2019 model year Forester vehicles.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - January 4, 2021•Document ID: 10186348Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- 01-168-09R
- Date Added:
- February 1, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide replacement key and immobilizer information.
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- Mfr Comm. #:
- 07-187-20
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2021
- Manufacturer:
- SUBARU
SummaryThis Service Information Bulletin provides a remedy procedure to use when a communication error message appears during Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) diagnosis of the DMS.
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